Danielle And Mike discuss the ins and outs of wearables! Wearables are devices you wear and the dream is that they will enhance your life in some way! Will it pan out? Find out!
In this episode of Tech N Out, hosts Danielle Hershman and Michael Chenetz dive into the latest in wearable technology. Danielle kicks things off by discussing her experience with Meta’s new Ray-Ban smart glasses. The conversation explores:
• The Rise of Wearables: Danielle and Michael talk about the cool factor and practical uses of wearables, including hands-free music and FaceTime. They discuss the glasses’ ability to fit into users’ lifestyles without being intrusive, though some privacy concerns linger.
• AI Integration: Meta promotes these glasses as a step towards an “AI device.” But are these features truly useful? Danielle humorously shares a failed attempt to use AI for casino luck.
• Dream Tech: They envision future wearables capable of facial recognition and personalized information display, similar to sci-fi movies.
• The Future of Wearables: With products like the $10,000 Orion glasses in development, they discuss advancements needed to make wearables mainstream.
• User Experience Over Functionality: The duo emphasizes the importance of seamless, user-friendly tech that integrates with daily life. They reflect on past tech, like Google Glass, that had a rocky start due to design and user experience issues.
Discussion Topics:
• What’s your dream wearable tech?
• How comfortable are you with the data collected by your devices?
Listeners are encouraged to share thoughts on social media @TechinOutPodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Hosts:
• Danielle Hershman
• Michael Chenetz